Key facts
How many taxis and private hire vehicles are licensed in Bromsgrove?
83 vehicles in 2026 against 91 in 2024: taxis 77 → 74, private hire 14 → 9; 0.82 per 1,000 residents; 5% of taxis wheelchair accessible.[1]
| 2024 | 2026 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taxis | 77 | 74 | down 4% |
| Private hire vehicles | 14 | 9 | down 36% |
| Driver licences | 110 | 103 | down 6% |
| Operator licences | 10 | 8 | down 20% |
How does Bromsgrove compare with other councils in the West Midlands?
Among councils in the West Midlands, Bromsgrove ranks 27th of 30 for vehicles per head (0.82 per 1,000, median 1.96). It ranks 29th for operators (8, median 46).[1]
| Measure | Bromsgrove | Regional median | Rank (highest = 1st) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicles per 1,000 residents | 0.82 | 1.96 | 27th of 30 |
| Operator licences | 8 | 46 | 29th of 30 |
| Private hire vehicles per operator | 1 | 5 | 30th of 30 |
| Wheelchair-accessible taxis | 5% | 79% | 25th of 30 |
What does the Bromsgrove market look like for an operator?
Bromsgrove's own DfT 2026 figures, worked out per operator and per vehicle.[1]
- 89% taxis, 11% private hire of 83 vehicles: rank and street hails matter.
- 1 PHV per operator on average (9 across 8 licences).
- 1.2 drivers per vehicle (103 for 83).
- 88% dual-licensed drivers, 11 PHV-only, 1 taxi-only.
- Majority nearer to a major town or city (DfT area class).
- 12 booking details to record per job (booking records).
How does licensing in Bromsgrove differ from other councils?
3 departures from the usual rules in Bromsgrove's DfT return. Vehicles: taxis and private hire vehicles face an age limit.[1]
- Two tests for Bromsgrove taxi drivers, local knowledge and navigation, as in about 1 in 5 councils.
- No knowledge test for Bromsgrove private hire drivers, as in about 2 in 5 councils.
- Policy last updated: 2023, by Bromsgrove's own account to the DfT.
How many operator licences does Bromsgrove grant?
1 new, 0 renewed; 8 in force (10 in 2024). Operator rules.[1]
Frequently asked questions
How many private hire operators are there in Bromsgrove?
8 at 1 April 2026, 10 at 1 April 2024 (DfT).
Sources
Fees and rules change. Each source is the official page we read, with the date we read it; check it before you apply or pay.
- [1] DfT taxi and private hire vehicle statistics 2026, tables TAXI0104-TAXI0112 (read 2 Nov 2026)
- [2] GOV.UK: Driver licences for taxis and private hire vehicles (read 2 Nov 2026)
- [3] Bromsgrove District Council: official website (taxi and private hire licensing) (read 8 Nov 2026)
